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An inflammation of the esophagus resulting from regurgitation of gastric contents into the esophagus.

Gastro esophageal reflux is a normal condition that occurs during the walking hours, especially after meals. However, in symptomatic people, the reflux is related to an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter, a band of muscle fibers that closes off the esophagus from the stomach. Acidic or alkaline gastric contents return to the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter and cause the symptoms. Conditions associated with incompetent esophageal sphincters are pregnancy, hiatus hernia, obesity, recurrent or persistent vomiting, and nasogastric tubes. The risk factors include previous esophageal surgery, or esophageal stricture. The incidence is 5 out of 1,000 people.

Indications are heartburn, a burning pain under the sternum, increased by bending, stooping, or eating, relieved by milk or antacids, more frequent or worse at night, belching, regurgitation of food, nausea and vomiting, vomiting blood , hoarseness or change in voice , a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, a cough or wheezing, weight loss (unintentional)

General measures include : weight reduction , avoiding lying down after meals, sleeping with the head of the bed elevated, taking medication with plenty of water, avoiding dietary fat, chocolate, caffeine, peppermint (they may cause lower esophageal pressure),avoiding alcohol and tobacco.

In homoeopathy medicine like Berb Vulg, Lyco, Sarasaperila,Dioscorea are used for the treatment. The proper analysis of the case with the qualified homoeopathic physician will give the better results

The Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna, Rotary International District- 3230 held their monthly meeting on 4th March 2010 at Hotel Savera, Chennai.Dr. Supraja Dharini , Chairperson of Tree Foundation and Co-ordinator Roots and Shoots India - (A Jane Goodall Institute volunteer program ) was the guest speaker for the meeting. She gave a interesting talk and showed a documentary on Sea Turtle and protecting the marine environment. The Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna was inaugurated on 8th April 1993. The club meets at Savera Hotel every Thursday at 6.30pm. Dr. Supraja Dharini can be contact on 94440-52242

The 5th Outlet of Taj Madras Flight Kitchen, Chennai, was recently inaugurated at Rajam Tower , 45 KB Dasan Road, , Teynampet, Chennai 600 018. It is located very near to SIET College.

The Retail outlets is trendy with state of the art infrastructure, well lit ambience and decorum truly giving a flavour of the Taj to our Customers.The outlet was inaugurated by Mrs. Flora Rayer who is a well wisher of TMFK from Paris. She cut the ribbon and declare Wings – Cake Shop of the TMFK at Alwarpet open and she also made the first purchase. A traditional Lamp – Kuttu Velakku was lit on this auspicious day by a list of distinguished guests – Mr. Nandakumar, Former Chairman of Cantonment Board and a very active member of the Tirusulam area, truly a well wisher of TMFK, Fr. Phillip from Australia, Fr. Micheal – Secretary to the Salesian Schools in Tamil Nadu ,

Fr. Arulappa, Parish Priest from St. Lourdes Church, Madipakkam and Mr. Joseph Rayer also a well wisher of TMFK from Paris. The outlet has variety delicious cakes for all occasions – Birthdays, Weddings and Anniversaries. Their spread includes Pastries, Gateaux, Puddings, Mousses, and a series of Snacks ranging from Burgers, Pizzas, Sandwiches and Frankies. Wings also provide health conscious Salads ranging from protein to a variety of others. Bakery Products like Croissants, Danish, Muffins, Brioche, spread of Patties, Vol-eu-vent, Pies, and Quiche, Varieties of Breads from French Loaf, Farmers Bread to Brown Bread and more are available.

The photograph shows RIPE Executive Director Mr V VA Sriram, receiving first copy of the Souvenir, of Nam Uratha Sinthanai at the 26th anniversary Function, held on 28th February, 2010 at Deveneya Pavaanar Arangam, in Chennai. Mr Sriram in his speech stated that Everyone need to allot time for Self-thinking., thinking about self, alone, would lead to self-development and growth. If anybody is asked about their choice on their favourite & most inspiring Personality, the common answer is somebody else and not themselves. But, it is very important that one likes oneself first and gives time to think on the line of self growth, which is foremost essential thing in one’s achievement and success in life. Your Life is in your hand, nobody can take or decide it. Let that thinking be elegant one as Uratha Sinthanai.

A.P. Mohan Das, is the Chief Executive of Madras Egmore Loins Blood Bank and Research Foundation, No-130, Marshals Road, Egmore, Chennai-8. Voluntary blood donation has been an integral part of the service activities of Lions in the Lions District 324 A-1 for over two decades. “Lions Blood Bank & Research Foundation” - a standing monument of peoples’ initiative and sustained efforts to solve a problem. This prestigious project was commissioned on 30th June 1984 during the gubernatorial year of Lion Dr R Rabindranath and inaugurated by the then Health Minister, Government of Madras, Lion Dr H V Hande. Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa visited the Blood Bank on March 3, 1985 and blessed the project while appreciating the move to help “God’s People”. The core value of the Lions Blood Bank are namely Passion/Compassion, Professionalism, Creativity, Sensitivity To Changes, Courage, Integrity and Growth Oriented ness. Lions Blood Bank, Tamil Nadu’s one of the largest and the most Modern Blood Bank is striving to bring a change in Indian Blood Banking. Lions Blood Bank has professionals from different arenas with a common objective of “Sharing Life. Saving lives”.
People who work for Lions Blood Bank have an unmatched capacity for caring and commitment to saving lives. At Lions Blood Bank, each unit of blood passes through a rigorous screening process for Malaria, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis and HIV. There is no substitute for human blood. It cannot be manufactured. There is a constant need for blood donation to meet the demand of blood and its components. Blood donated by you can save the life of someone who is undergoing surgery or has lost blood in an injury or childbirth. Blood is also needed by cancer patients and patients of Haemophilia, Thalassaemia and severe anaemia. Nobody knows who will require blood, when and where.
A good and regular donor base in the community is insurance for all. Donating blood makes you aware of your blood group. In addition, a person who donates blood gets a free health check-up.Voluntary or non-remunerated blood donation is important because it is the source of the healthiest blood. A individual can donate 350 ml at one time. This is just 7 % of the 5 liters of blood in your body, and can be donated without causing you any harm at all.
The human body naturally replenishes this amount of blood within 24 hours to few days.Blood can be donated once every 3 months by a person. Or, in other words, you can donate blood up to 4 times a year. Blood donation is safe. A person cannot get any infection, including HIV, while donating blood as all consumables and equipment used during the process are sterile and safe from infection.
A individual will only be accepted as a blood donor if you weigh more than 45 kgs and have an adequate haemoglobin count, in which case you will not feel any weakness or discomfort. One can resume your normal activities, including driving, immediately after donation.. The actual process of donation only takes a few minutes. A person can donate blood at any licensed blood bank.
The Madras Egmore Lions Blood Bank and Research Foundation office can be contacted on 28414949, 28415959. The Lions Blood Bank toll free helpline No is 1910.

Besant Nagar is the city’s new fashion destination. The photo shows the former Miss Chennai 2007 and ace model Ms. Samyuktha Shanmuganathan who is the brand ambassador for MIO women’s fashion boutique. She exhibited some the latest fashionable and trendy outfits of MIO. Creating a new milieu for lovely women of Chennai, Mio opened its doors for the very best in contemporary fashion in women’s apparels and accessories.

The boutique was formally opened with Ms. Nina Reddy, ED, Savera Hotels by cutting the ribbon and Ms. Girija Venkatesan, Interior Designer lighting the lamp. Ms. Rupa Gurunath made the first purchase. The event saw an ensemble of socialites and celebrities from Chennai, marking the gala occasion. .

MIO offers a fresh, chic venue for women to shop for trendy apparel and accessories which nourish femininity and sophisticated style. MIO’s self made designer Sujitha Arvind, designed the apparels to cater to women’s ‘girly’ side. With a collection of labels such as Rio Girl (party wear), It’s Me (Casual and Regular Office wear), Sensual Moments (Night and swim wear) and Baby doll (kids wear) along with a collection of accessories such as Handbags & Clutches, jewellery for the fashionable women, Hair accessories, belts, stoles, shoes and cosmetics, MIO is set to rock Chennai. Sujitha Arvind an architect by profession had designed the interiors, with the high-end fashion vibes of Western world. Packed tight with couture yet affordable clothing, MIO serves the shopper with a distinct taste for contemporary designs by Sujitha Arvind as well as hand-picked designs from places like Bangkok and Scandinivia.

Mio will offer the clients likes and dislikes of style, colour and fit, and accordingly advise and service them in such a way that they go out completely delighted. Mio is a brainchild of Sujitha and her friend Ms. Niranjani Bashyam, an expert in the garment business. The duo believes that the personal touches they offer make the difference at Mio. “We want to provide an upscale shopping experience that feels feminine and personal,” commented Ms. Nirnajani Bashyam.

MIO fashion Boutique for women is located at No- 29/53, MGR Road, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai – 90.

Space Scientist and former Chairman of ISRO, Madhavan Nair, was awarded the ‘Rotary DLF Pride of India’ Award, instituted by Rotary International 3230, in Chennai.

The award presented was the highlight of the second day of Dimensions 10, the District conference of Rotary International 3230. The citation also mentioned the significant aspects of his contribution after being elected president of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). Nair would be IAA president till 2011.

he student from the Anna Nagar Taekwondo Club at the Anna Nagar West Extension Association premises emerged victorious, by bagging 11 Gold, 7 Silver and 7 Bronze Medals in the 2nd south zone Takewondo championship -2010 held at Gandhi Stadium, Salem from 20th to 21st February 2010.The medalist are trained by the Taekwondo exponent Master D.G. John Alexander 5th Dan, Black Belt, National Referee (TFI) International Instructor, Seoul South Korea. He is the founder of the Taekwondo since 198

The monthly meeting of Saliyar Mahajan Sangh, Chennai Branch was held on 28th February 2010 at Mahalakshmi Builders, No-107/59, P.S.Sivaswamy Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-4. Presided over by Shri.S.Palaniswamy, M.A in the presence of Advocate R.Amirthalingam M.A., B.L (Vice President, Saliyar Mahajan Sangh, TN). The meeting commenced with Shri S.Thrunavukkarasu”s prayers

. Shri T.Pragatheeswaran welcomed the gathering. Shri S.Gurunathamani greeted all those members whose birthdays and wedding days fell during the period. Followed by Aruppukkotai T.S Thavasimani’s poetries. After the introduction of new members to the house Dr. P.Vinayagamoorthy, Ph.D, M.D, M.S (Psy) Ph.D, D.P.M, P.G.D.F.T delivered a useful talk on diabetes and its remedies. Co-ordating secretary Shri A.Palaniswamy submitted the accounts of income and expenditure of the second year celebrations of the branch held on 10th January 2010.

Discussions were also made in regard to the executive committee meeting to be held on 6th March 2010 at Sankarampatty and also about the meeting of the parent body to be held at Sankarampatty on 15th March 2010. With the usual other proceedings the meeting concluded with the vote of thanks by Shri A..Palaniswamy, Co-ordaining secretary

Saliyar’s Monthly Meeting Institution

The Saliyar Mahajan Sangh, Chennai Branch will hold its monthly meeting, on 28th March 2010 at 10.00am at Mahalakshmi Builders, No-107 / 59, P.S.Sivaswamy Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-4. For further details contact 9940285767 and the Co-ordinating Secretary A.Palanisamy on 9884603087.

Painting Show

An art exhibition by artist C. Krishnaswamy titled “Internal Medium. External Medium” is on display at Ashvita Gallery based at No-11, Second Street, and DR. RadhaKrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Ch-4. The Show is on till 15 March 2010. For details Call 92109990.

Memory Workshop

A workshop on super memory and good reading will be conducted from 2pm onwards at No 21/11, 1st Main Road , Indira Gandhi Nagar, Adyar Chennai -20. To register call 25381323.

Glass Painting Sale

The Insight Divine gift store located at TNHB Complex, 3rd Avenue, Besant Nagar, Chennai -90 is holding an exhibition cum sale of glass art, tanjore paintings, sculptures etc. For details call 24465232.

Heels On Wheels

An all women’s treasure hunt car rally tilted Heels on Wheels will be held on 7th March 2010. The car rally will be flagged off from Chennai city center on 7 March at 8am. For more details contact 9841021261, 9884145650.
Summer Camp

Hansel & Gretel, 11, Jagadambal Street, T.Nagar, Chennai-17, is holding a summer camp for children. The Junior Campers for kids aged 3 to 7 years will have Storytime, Sing-along, Puzzles,Role-play, Drawing & Painting,Craft, Games and much more. The Senior Campers for kids aged 8 years and above will have Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Drama, Puzzles, Art & Craft, Games, Music and much more. For details contact 28152549.

Dots And Triangles

Forum Art Gallery, 57, 5th Street, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar, presents ‘ Dots and Triangles ‘ which is an exhibition of paintings by K.Srinivasan. The show will be inaugurated on Saturday 13th March 2010 at 11 am. The show is on till 10th April 2010. For details contact Forum Gallery strives to go beyond the commercial, to be of value to society, to have a wider reach implementing its philosophy of art education, service and awareness. For details contact 42115596.

Annual Day Celebration

Down’s Syndrome Association of Tamil Nadu is celebrating its 25th Annual Day on 7th March 2010 at 10am at Narada Gana Sabha, No-314, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai -18. For details contact 24993021.

Vocal Concert

Adambakkam Sapthaswara Trust conducts a vocal concert on 7th March at Sri Karpaga Vinayaga Panduranga Temple Complex, Adambakkam at 6.30 pm Music : Savitha Sriram . Vocal Mumbai V. Anand Violine, S.J. Arjun Ganesh mirdangam and D.V. Venkatasubramaniyam gadam
For Detais 044- 2260 0927- 94445 39450.